National Hockey

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year, US$2.2-million contract extension. The 24-year-old from Saguenay, Que., had 20 points (14 goals, six assists) in 34 games with the Canadiens last season.

Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goings. It's a good kind of tired.

Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. Turns out it was just the right time to hit the market.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Akito Hirose to a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent defenceman Benjamin Gleason to a two-year contract, the team announced Sunday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$775,000.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year deal worth US$5.5 million, the team announced Sunday.

OTTAWA — Joonas Korpisalo is hopeful he can be the final piece to help the Ottawa Senators take the next step. The Senators signed the 29-year-old goaltender to a five-year, US$20 million contract on the opening day of free agency Saturday.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Jordan Oesterle to a one-year contract. The 31-year-old from Dearborn Heights, Mich., compiled four goals and 15 assists in 97 games over the previous two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are anticipating being without some players when this coming season opens, and general manager Bill Zito filled in the projected voids in free agency.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Artemi Kniazev from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for blue liner Leon Gawanke.